Triple-premiership player Simon Black is hanging up the boots after a brilliant 16-year AFL career.

Simon Black

Drafted 31st in 1997

Lions' appearances record holder (322)

Brownlow Medallist (2002)

Three premierships (2001, 2002, 2003)

Norm Smith Medallist (2003)

Three-time All-Australian (2001, 2002, 2004)

Black was a pivotal member of the Lions' amazing midfield, alongside fellow Brownlow medallists Michael Voss and Jason Akermanis, that took the club to three consecutive premierships in 2001, 2002 and 2003.

The club champion was clearly emotional as he announced his retirement at a press conference at the Gabba on Friday.

"It's been an absolute privilege and an honour to play for 16 years for the club," Black said.

"I've been extremely blessed and I can't be too disappointed or upset.

Leppitsch said he hoped Black stayed on at the club in any capacity he wanted but had previously expressed a desire to have him stay on as an assistant coach.

He said the drive and passion displayed by Black was a rarity and any club would want his services.

Without committing to anything, Black certainly signified a desire join the AFL coaching scene after getting a taste for it during Brisbane's rebuilding phase.

"I'm likely to go down the coaching path," he said.

"I have a real interest in that. I've really enjoyed working with the young guys in the group over the last few years and I'm really enthusiastic and passionate about trying to help develop the next generation of footballers."

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